Artificial Tears

I’m crying artificial tears
For you, I can’t deny it
I’m crying artificial tears
But baby you just don’t buy it
It’s been this way for years
Just cryin’ to keep you from leaving
It’s only artificial tears
For you that I am grieving

What do you want me to say
That hasn’t been said
Before when I cried and cared too much for you
Now your time is through

I’m crying artificial tears
Cause nothing is ever lost
Can’t dry these artificial tears
Each time my heart pays the cost

Oh baby how did it get here
And where did it come from?
Is it from the sins I have or the sins I haven’t done?
And still when we speak
This wall is still standing
Is it for the love we had or the love that’s come undone?

And I cry artificial tears
Not sad nor feeling the strain
I’m crying artificial tears
In spite of all things that remain
Can’t taste the pain again for years
I try and I fail and I end
And so these artificial tears
Become the last link to you, friend